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Position DetailsJob Title: Research Assistant I
Position Number: 8151023
Work Modality: Fully In-Person
Job Category: University Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department: PHYSIOLOGY
Location Code: PHYSIOLOGY (06240A)
Funding: Grant funded (Yes)
Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupports research projects by performing straightforward lab assays and analysis. Carries out experiments as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI). Assists PI, research staff, and students with various lab procedures and projects.
Performs experiments as instructed by Principal Investigator. Will receive training to be able to perform techniques required in experiments. May include tissue or cell cultures and mouse/rat surgery.
Performs basic lab tasks required to complete experiments. May include preparation of reagents solutions, buffers and media.
Gathers, organizes and records data. Performs simple analysis of results. May assist with electronic research.
Monitors inventory of essential lab supplies and order additional supplies as necessary. Maintains orderly record of purchases.
Helps maintain a safe and orderly lab environment.
Ensures compliance with safety regulations.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Ability to communicate verbally.
Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people.
Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.
Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency.
Ability to work as an effective team member.
Work EnvironmentWork consists of duties involving several related sequential steps, processes or methods. Duties require consideration of factors and conditions that are apparent and readily verifiable. Work has moderate impact on a specific area. Substantial impact on student or patient well-being, comfort or convenience. Specific, detailed instruction provided for new or difficult assignments. Employee performs recurring tasks independently. Loyola is committed to providing care that is safe. It is expected that all Loyola employees will perform their job function in a professional and competent manner that constantly seeks to reduce the risk of harm to patients, families and co-workers. Loyola is committed to the continuous improvement of the services it provides to its patients and their families. All Loyola employees are expected to participate in quality improvement activities. Responsible for consistently demonstrating our Magis values of Care, Concern, Respect and Cooperation through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to prevent and solve problems and to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a safe environment. Responsible for developing and maintaining an environment of service excellence as outlined in the Service Excellence standards.
Additional RequirementsMinimum Education and/or Work Experience:
Education Required: Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
Education Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
Experience Required: None
Experience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses: Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
Computer Skills: Basic Word and Excel software knowledge, willingness to learn lab specific software as needed including statistical analysis and visualization tools.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Direct Animal or Patient Contact: Yes
Physical DemandsOccasionally: Walking, Sitting
Frequently: Standing, Reaching with Arms, Finger/Hand Dexterity, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Pushing/Pulling, Lifting/Carrying (Up to 25 lbs)
Work ConditionsNormal light, heat, air and space in work environment, occasional exposure to unpleasant physical conditions and/or health & safety hazards
SalaryOpen Date: 03/25/2026
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $20.00/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $16.60/hr
EEO StatementLoyola University Chicago adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
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